Franklin Furnace / Ohio River KOA Journey Blog
Fun & Relaxing Family Campground By The Ohio River
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
We are 2 hours southeast from Cincinnati, OH and 2 hours northeast of Lexington, KY.
From Columbus, OH:
You will follow US-23 down to OH-823, from there you will hit US-52 E/Ohio River Scenic Byway. Exit on Hayport Road. Turn right and then immediate left on to Kenyon Rd. Campground on Right.
From Cincinnati:
Take US-52 E/Ohio River Scenic Byway and exit on Hayport Road. Turn right and then immediate left on to Kenyon Rd. Campground on Right. From Lexington, KY, follow I-64 east to exit 179, Industrial Parkway/KY-67. Turn left on US-23. Turn right on OH-10 to cross the Ohio R. into OH. Just after crossing the river, turn left on Kenyon Rd. Follow Kenyon Rd north to the campground, on your left.
The Ohio River’s name comes from the Seneca word “Oyo,” which means “great river” in the Iroquois language.
The Ohio River is 981 miles long and flows through six states: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
The Ohio River has 20 locks and dams for navigation and flood control.
Did you know? You can camp with us and enjoy this beautiful view of the Ohio River!
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